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Author: Kris Gildersleeve

PUBLIC HEARING LOCAL LAW 2-2023

The Clermont Town Board held the Public Hearing for Local Law 2 of 2023-A local law establishing income levels for real property tax exemptions for persons with disabilities and limited income on Monday, November 6th, 2023 at 6:48 P.M. at the Town Hall.

Those in attendance were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson. Councilman Desmond and Councilwoman Lusher Shute were not in attendance.

Supervisor Staats opened the public hearing and the Town Clerk read the Public Notice for the Local Law.

Supervisor Staats read the proposed Local Law

Supervisor Staats opened up the floor for any comments or questions.

No public comments.

The hearing was closed at 6:50 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING LOCAL LAW 1-2023

The Clermont Town Board held the Public Hearing for Local Law 1 of 2023-A local law establishing income levels for real property tax exemptions for senior citizens

on Monday, November 6th, 2023 at 6:45 P.M. at the Town Hall.

Those in attendance were Supervisor Staats, Councilman Kris Gildersleeve, Councilwoman Dawn Brownson. Councilman Desmond and Councilwoman Lusher Shute were not in attendance.

Supervisor Staats opened the public hearing and the Town Clerk read the Public Notice for the Local Law.

Supervisor Staats read the proposed Local Law

Supervisor Staats opened up the floor for any comments or questions.

No public comments.

The hearing was closed at 6:47 P.M.

Zoning Board of Appeals – October 2023

Clermont Zoning Board of Appeals
1795 Route 9
Germantown, New York 12526

October 25, 2023

The Clermont ZBA held its regular meeting on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. The meeting started with a salute to the flag. Members attending were Luke Kumburis, Ben Peacock, Don Van Wagner, and Lee Gallant. In the absence of Hank Himelright, Luke Kumburis conducted the meeting.

Luke Kumburis asked if anyone had any additions, corrections or omissions to the minutes of the last meeting, August 23, 2023. A motion was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to approve the August 2023 minutes. All in favor. So carried.

Discussion was held regarding moving the date of The November 2023 meeting from November 22 to November 29 due to Thanksgiving. Motion was made by Lee Gallant, seconded by Don Van Wagner, to move the November 2023 to November 29, 2023. All in favor. So approved.

With no other business, motion was made by Don Van Wagner, seconded by Ben Peacock, to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:45pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: There will be three (3) public hearings held by The Clermont Town Board on Monday November 6th, 2023 starting at 6:45 PM

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that three (3) public hearings will be held by The Clermont Town Board on Monday November 6th, 2023 starting at 6:45 PM at the

Clermont Town Hall
1795 Route 9, Germantown, NY  12526. 

6:45PM
1) Local Law 1 of 2023-A local law establishing income levels for real property tax exemptions for senior citizens.

6:48PM
2) Local Law 2 of 2023-A local law establishing income levels for real property tax exemptions for persons with disabilities and limited income.

6:51PM
3) Local Law 3 of 2023-A local law establishing income levels for real property tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers pursuant to 466-A of the Real Property Tax Law.

At that time, all interested parties wishing to be heard will be given an opportunity to be heard in person.  

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the proposed laws are available for review in the Town Clerk’s office at 1795 Route 9, Germantown, NY  12526 during regular business hours.

Tracey Gallant
Clermont Town Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE: Town Budget for 2024

Notice is hereby given the Preliminary Budget of the Town of Clermont for the year beginning January 1, 2024 has been completed and filed in the Office of the Town Clerk, 1795 Route 9, Clermont, where it is available for inspection by any interested persons, during regular Town Clerk hours.  Further notice is given that the Town Board of the Town of Clermont will hold a public hearing at 6:55 PM on Monday, November 6th, 2023 prior to the regular Town Board meeting.  At the public hearing any person may be heard in favor of or against any item or items therein contained.  Pursuant to Town Law, the proposed salaries are hereby specified as follows: Supervisor, $5,800; Town Council (4), $2,700 ea; Town Clerk, $9,200; Town Justice (2), $5,900 ea; Tax Collector, $4,900; Superintendent of Highways, $56,580; Code Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector, $15,000;Assessor, $16,500.

By Order of the Town Board
Tracey Gallant
Clermont Town Clerk

Planning Board – October 2023

CLERMONT PLANNING BOARD

October 11, 2023

The Clermont Planning Board held its regular meeting on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Those in attendance were Larry Saulpaugh, Mary Howard, Jennifer Phillips, Tom Jantzen, Jesse Cutaia, and Nathan Hempel.

After review of the September 13, 2023 minutes, motion was made by Nathan Hempel, seconded by Tom Jantzen, to approve the minutes as correctioned. All in favor. So carried.

There was no old business.

Billy Cole, 3541 Route 9G, Clermont, Tax Map ID#190.-1-4, came before the Board seeking information regarding using Building #4 at the self storage units for a climate controlled environment. Spray foam insulation, radiant heat and air conditioning would be installed. He was referred to the ZBA for clarification of the proposed change. He will return to the Planning Board with further information.

With no further business, a motion was made by Mary Howard, seconded by Nathan Hempel, to adjourn. All in favor. So carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:10pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Desiree M. Webber, Secretary

Town Board – October 2023

Town of Clermont
Monthly Meeting
October 2, 2023

The Clermont Town Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, October 2nd at the Town Hall. All Town Board members present.

  1. Call Meeting to Order @7PM by Supervisor Staats with the Pledge of Allegiance.
  2. Approval of prior Town Board Meeting Minutes- Motion Made by Councilwoman Brownson, Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
  3. Written Communications
    • Town Clerk Report
      • Total for General Fund $2603.46
      • Total for Ag & Mkts $7.00
      • Total report for September 2023 $2610.46
    • Mail Review-
      • Central Hudson Public Statement Hearings
      • Hazardous Waste Day/Food Scrap program
      • Office for the Aging Public Hearings for Budget
    • Web Committee-None
  4. Committee Reports and Updates
    • Councilman Desmond-
      • Highway department satisfied with Loader repair
    • Councilwoman Lusher Shute
      • Berm planted at entrance
      • Planned painting of sport courts for October 8th, weather permitting
      • Dedication plaques have been placed on benches
      • 2 additional benches and bike racks yet to be placed
      • Park Committee currently fund raising for the Match program
      • Town of Livingston has responded that at this time there is no ability to accommodate Clermont residents at Twin Lakes due to parking issues etc.
    • Councilman Gildersleeve
      • New Printer/Copier installed-No response yet regarding recycling old printer
    • Councilwoman Brownson-
      • Reached out to Architectural Historians regarding front doors to Town Hall
      • Contacted Germantown Historian regarding Roe Jan dig location
  5. Old Business
    • Comprehensive Plan update-Mary Howard unable to attend. Reported by Supervisor Staats
      • Draft Plan is expected to be ready for November Meeting
    • Painting of Town Hall-Almost completed
    • Electrical Work – Most lights are installed
  6. New Business
    • Local Law exemptions-Need for Public Hearings in November
      • Local Law#1 Seniors-Public Hearing 11/6/23 at 6:45 PM
      • Local Law#2 Low Income/Disabilities-Public Hearing 11/6/23 6:48 PM
      • Local Law#3 Volunteer Firefighters/Ambulance Workers-Public Hearing 11/6/23 6:51PM
    • Tentative/Preliminary Budget
      • No Tax increase to residents
      • Town Building Upgrades/Maintenance
      • 2% Raises

Motion to accept Tentative Budget as Preliminary Budget of 2024 by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So Carried.

Public Hearing for Preliminary Budget will be held on Monday, November 6th at 6:55 PM, with General Town Board Meeting to immediately follow.

  1. Motion To Pay Abstracts
    • Motion to pay General abstract #10 Vouchers #253-267 $17,380.05 By Councilwoman Lusher Shute Seconded by Councilman Gildersleeve. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay General Prepaid abstract #10a Voucher #250-252 $241.64 By Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.
    • Motion to pay Highway abstract #10 Vouchers #116-126 $7,003.76 By Councilwoman Brownson Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.
  2. Supervisor Report
    • Thank you to the Park Committee for all their work
    • Thank you to Court Clerk Lee Gallant for his help with upgrades via the Grants.

Public Communication/Comments to the Board

Park Committee appreciates the support of the Board.

Motion made to enter executive session by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilwoman Lusher Shute at 7:29PM-No further business to be conducted after executive session.

Motion made to exit executive session by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond at 7:38PM. Motion to adjourn at 7:39PM by Councilman Gildersleeve Seconded by Councilman Desmond. All in Favor. So carried.

Respectfully submitted.
Tracey J Gallant
Town Clerk